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Construction Trades in Louisiana

Construction Trades Schools in Louisiana

996 students earned Construction Trades degrees in Louisiana in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Construction Trades is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction Trades Majors in Louisiana

Construction Trades majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 536
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 402
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 402
Associate Degree 58

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a construction trades major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction trades majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 20.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Louisiana

106,150 people in the state and 5,877,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to construction trades.

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Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Louisiana

Construction Trades grads earn an average of $47,370 in the state and $47,630 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer construction trades degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,068 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.90%. In their early career, SOWELA grads earn an average salary of $28,898. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,612 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 7.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,087 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Central Louisiana Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,476.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,942. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,762 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,708.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,996 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,317. 90% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,956 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. 90% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,465 after earning their degree at this institution.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,109 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,811 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,494 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average.

#9

ITI Technical College

Baton Rouge
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
555 Total Students

24% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,255. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,463 after earning their degree at this institution.

Construction Trades Careers in LA

Some of the careers construction trades majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 17% $42,130
Civil Engineering Technicians 14% $50,180
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 13% $54,980
Housekeeping and Janitor Supervisors 13% $30,890
Floor Layers 12% $46,470
Construction and Building Inspectors 12% $53,550
Maintenance and Repair Workers 10% $34,760
Earth Drillers 10% $46,960
Rotary Drill Operators 10% $48,940
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 10% $61,430
Carpet Installers 9% $36,320
Tile and Marble Setters 9% $34,110
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 8% $54,440
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 8% $45,770
Roofers 6% $33,020
Brickmasons and Blockmasons 6% $40,220
Electricians 5% $50,480
Glaziers 5% $39,530
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 5% $62,150
Construction and Maintenance Painters 4% $40,280
Mechanical Insulation Workers 4% $46,140
Carpenters 3% $44,410
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 2% $53,650
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 2% $0
Insulation Workers -6% $40,560
Signal and Track Switch Repairers -7% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to construction trades.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Personal & Culinary Services 4,310
Precision Production 1,496
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,444
Transportation & Materials Moving 1,395

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